BBR 06-26-25 Hop Sampler - Crystal, US Delta, ZythosThe usual suspects sample single-hop beers brewed with Crystal, US Delta, and Zythos hops. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/37162790
BBR 06-19-25 Tasting Maple Lager and Triple IPLThe cast of characters from this past week sticks around to sample James' Canada Maple Lager and his Mash Your Luck UK Triple IPL. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/37058955
BBR 06-12-25 Hop Sampler - Nugget, Harlequin, Cryo PopAfter a long hiatus, James and Steve share a Hop Sampler (Nugget, Harlequin, Cryo Pop) with regulars from the Recipe Development and Mash Your Luck shows. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/36957170
BBR 05-29-25 Detlef Helles Experiment, Part 2Steve Wilkes joins Detlef Koertge and James to evaluate the results of their experiment comparing different equipment and mash schedules to brew a Helles. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/36754170
BBR 05-22-25 CBC 2025 WrapupJames is joined by Greig McGill of Brewaucracy and Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing as they share their thoughts about the Craft Brewers Conference. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/36657190
BBR 05-15-25 FOAM Mash Your LuckJames heads to Tulsa for a meeting of the Fellowship of Oklahoma Ale Makers (FOAM) as they spin the wheel for Mash Your Luck. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/36564430
BBR 05-08-25 Detlef Helles Experiment, Part 1Homebrewer Detlef Koertge enlists James' help to design an experiment testing whether his elaborate step mashes are worth the effort. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/36471215
BBR 05-01-25 Space Church Amber AleScott Housel meets the Mash Your Luck challenge with a big, hoppy American Amber Ale. He also rolls the dice again for another round. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/36376265
BBR 04-24-25 2025 American Craft Sake FestivalJames heads to his hometown of Hot Springs, Arkansas, to sample sake at a national gathering of sake brewers. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/36280105
BBV 04-11-25 Chocolate Cherry Saffron MeadSteve shares a delightfully drinkable session-ish mead made from New Mexico honey, tart cherry juice, cacao nibs, and saffron. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/36004795
BBR 04-10-25 Maple Sap Beer and Low-Tech Brewing Up NorthHomebrewer Allan Debertin talks to us about brewing a beer with maple sap and how he uses low-tech brewing techniques to deal with the chilly Canadian temps. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/36069655
BBR 04-03-25 Springtime Beer StylesChris Colby joins James to suggest some deliciously drinkable beer styles to take us into warmer weather. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/35976305
BBV 03-28-25 Spiced Kveik Pale AleSteve brews up a tasty, traditionally-hopped pale ale with a little something extra. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/35807785
BBR 03-27-25 Recipe Development, UK Triple IPAJames seeks help from Matt Giovanisci of Brew Cabin and Swim University and Josh Secaur from Gambit Brewing to formulate two lagers - one small and refreshing, the other giant and hoppy. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/35870495
BBR 03-20-25 Rice and Koji with NA BeersDr. Scott Lafontaine and Dr. Christian Schubert from the University of Arkansas talk about their research using rice to improve the character and efficiency of non-alcohol beers. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/35776750
BBR 03-13-25 Springtime BockJames is joined by Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing and author Chris Colby as they taste a delicious bock and roll the next Mash Your Luck challenge. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/35653450
BBR 03-06-25 Supermoon Beer CompanyRob Brennan from Supermoon Beer Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, joins James and Adam Ross of Twin Span Brewing to talk about mixed fermentation in barrels. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/35544420
BBV 02-28-25 Hoppy Belgian Golden AleJames overcomes a couple of brewing hurdles to make a delicously hoppy Golden Ale with Belgian spice character. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/35377655
BBR 02-27-25 Gary Glass on Left Hand and the AHAGary Glass returns to talk about his job as head brewer at Left Hand Brewing in Longmont, Colorado, and founding board member of the newly-independent American Homebrewers Association. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/35438285
BBR 02-20-25 Dancing Skeleton MeaderyOur good friend, Desiree Knott, introduces us to her new boss – Alex Long of Dancing Skeleton Meadery in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. We sample two of their delicious traditional meads. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/35350550
BBV 02-14-25 Brown Forest LightJames brews up a low-gravity tart brown cherry beer in response to the Mash Your Luck challenge. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/35190510
BBR 02-13-25 A Prairie Homebrewer CompanionScott Housel shares his dark, tart, rhubarb and cherry beer with a bit of something extra. He also takes the Mash Your Luck challenge for another round. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/35255605
BBR 02-06-25 Brown Forest and Malty BockJames, Adam Ross from Twin Span, homebrewer Scott Housel, and author Chris Colby taste a tart Brown Forest Light and formulate the recipe for a big, malty Bock. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/35162035
BBR 01-30-25 Two Mile Brewing Brand New KeyJames and Steve finally get to sample delicious beers from Two Mile Brewing in Leadville, Colorado, with brewer Sean Terrill - including his Mash Your Luck challenge. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/35048920
BBR 01-23-25 Catching Up with BobOur good friend, Bob Stempski, has a spirited conversation with James about taking his brewing to the next level. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/34957795
BBR 01-16-25 Brian Brennfoerder at West MountainJames and Steve share beers and conversation with brewer Brian Brennfoerder, who comes to professional brewing having only started homebrewing less than a year ago. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/34866895
BBR 01-09-25 Recipe Development, Brown Forest LightChris Colby helps James formulate the recipe for a small, brown beer with German influences. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/34774205
BBR 01-02-2025 Dark Beers for New YearsMatt Giovanisci of Brew Cabin shares two dark and delicious beers on opposite ends of the ABV scale. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/34679990
BBV 12-27-24 La Cerveza Oscura del MundoJames responds to the Mash Your Luck challenge with a big, black beer with south-of-the-border flavors. /episode/index/show/basicbrewing/id/34530765
